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Bathgate weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bathgate in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Bathgate usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Bathgate in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bathgate. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bathgate climate page with graphs.

 

Bathgate, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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